title: Utilization of composite laminate theory in the design of synthetic soft tissues for biomedical prostheses.
abstract: There are several advantages of using composite design considerations for the preparation of biomedical soft tissues. Using a composite laminate design, a wide range for compliance results, proving that the prosthesis compliance can be altered without a concomitant variation of other properties. The trend of compliance as a function of the reinforcement angle is discussed for an angle-ply composite of low compliance constituents, as well as the implications for stress-strain behaviour. Experimental examples pertinent to prosthetic arterial design are presented.
authors.affiliation: Casali Institute of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Applied Science and Technology, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Gershon
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Cohn
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Marom
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis; D003187:Compliance; D003188:Composite Resins; D004947:Esophagus / Q000601:surgery; D008422:Materials Testing; D010496:Pericardium / Q000601:surgery; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D014132:Trachea / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D003188:Composite Resins